Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's

7832 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 39 inspections at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's stretching back to 2010. Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 23 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

39
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS DIRTY IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN.
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90
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE SINK, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN CORNER AREAS.
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Aug 2, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVER HEAD FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE ICE BUILD AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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90
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: REMOVE OLD GLUE AND WELD RIM OF DRAINBOARD ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET WITH CHEMICAL SOLUTION SPILLS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 31, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REMOVE OLD GLUE AND WELD RIM OF DRAINBOARD ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET WITH CHEMICAL SOLUTION SPILLS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA(79.7-83.4F), HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN WASHROOM (79.9F-94F), 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (94.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Aug 23, 2021
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (EGGS 144.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BEVERAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MCCAFE PREP COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TBLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES AND COOLERS IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DISHWASHING AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 27, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN MAIN PREP AREA ABOVE ORDER DISPLAY MONITOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE/SEAL OPENINGS TO PROTECT AGAINST ENTRY OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON AND AROUND FRAPPE MACHINE AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH SOFT DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. BOTH AREAS WERE CLEANED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Apr 28, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DIRTY GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR DOOR GASKETS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON AND AROUND FRAPPE MACHINE AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH SOFT DRINK DISPENSING MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. BOTH AREAS WERE CLEANED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN MAIN PREP AREA ABOVE ORDER DISPLAY MONITOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE/SEAL OPENINGS TO PROTECT AGAINST ENTRY OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.
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Jan 8, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT MILK COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Oct 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2382403 6/29/20 NOT CORRECTED.# 49- MUST CLEAN SPILLS FROM MC CAFE PREP COOLER.# 55- MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MC CAFE AREA & NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MC CAFE AREA.# 55- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN REAR DRIVE -THRU AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Oct 15, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,STEAK,ETC.). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2382403 6/29/20 NOT CORRECTED.# 38-OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN REAR DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.# 49- MUST CLEAN SPILLS FROM MC CAFE PREP COOLER.# 53- MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.# 55- MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MC CAFE AREA & NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN NORTH VESTIBULE.#55- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MC CAFE AREA,DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.# 55- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.#55- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DRIVE -THRU AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING AROUND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CRACKS IN GROUT UNDER MC CAFE COOLER AND ALONG WALL BASE AT FRONT DRIVE- THRU.ALSO. APPX. 8-10 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON COUNTER AND AT DRINK STATION IN FRONT DRIVE -THRU AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/15/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Jun 29, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1LB. BREAKFAST BURRITOS AT 49.3F INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 1LB. $8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- DRAWER PREP COOLER AT 63.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.OBSERVED UNIT WAS TURNED OFF.UNIT WAS TURNED ON BY MANAGER. AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 39.9F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,EGGS,SAUSAGE,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT SOUTH EAST DOOR,REAR DOOR RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SPILLS FROM MC CAFE PREP COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MC CAFE AREA & NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & NORTH VESTIBULE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DRIVE -THRU AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN MC CAFE AREA,DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 1, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID/COVER TO THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE SINKS, ABOVE THE SERVICE LINE AND AROUND THE COOLERS WITH SPILLS, FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGH OUT. -FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, GRILLS, STORAGE RACKS, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN ALL CORNERS AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT, WATER, GREASE, DEBRIS AND SOME WHITE LIQUID SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN THE PREP AREA. MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP BETWEEN GRILL AND RAW BEEF DRAWER COOLER, FRYERS AND CHICKEN DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLS ON BEVERAGE MACHINES, CREAMER MACHINE, INSIDE BEVERAGE PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER SOFT SERVE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, CABINETS, AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR BEVERAGE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Aug 28, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES AND BEHIND BUN STORAGE IN REAR DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 OBSERVED TWO CELL PHONES STORED INSIDE SINGLE SERVICE SANDWICH CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PHONES, DISCARD CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH, DUST, OR CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP BETWEEN GRILL AND RAW BEEF DRAWER COOLER, FRYERS AND CHICKEN DRAWER COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLS ON BEVERAGE MACHINES, CREAMER MACHINE, INSIDE BEVERAGE PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER SOFT SERVE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, CABINETS, AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND DRIVE THRU AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR BEVERAGE MACHINES AND ICE MACHINE. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Sep 21, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL PACKAGED COFFEE OFF FLOOR IN BEVERAGE AREA. ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET NEAR WASHROOMS.
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Sep 14, 2017
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CANADIAN BACON 51.3, MILK 50.5F, YOGURT 50.5F, BREAKFAST BURRITO MIX 50.2F, SOFT SERVE MIX 50F,SHREDDED LETTUCE 49.8F, DICED TOMATOES 49.4F, LIQUID EGG WHITES 47.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 200LBS AND $400 OF FOOD . ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUTH ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN DINING, PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(HAMBURGER 164.1F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE SINGLE SERVICE CUPS AND LIDS OFF FLOOR IN BEVERAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE COOLER GASKETS, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, POP MACHINE, MCCAFE MACHINE, ORANGE JUICE, CREAMER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE BIN AND CUP HOLDERS IN BEVERAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, AND DISH WASHING AREA. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR BEVERAGE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREA NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND EXPOSED SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINKS AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING VALVE ON CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS AND COKE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DUCT TAPE ON DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL PACKAGED COFFEE OFF FLOOR IN BEVERAGE AREA. ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET NEAR WASHROOMS.
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Jun 27, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED FILTER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COMPANY COME IN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE FILTER, AND FOUNTAIN HEADS(INTERIOR).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLE, AND LOWER PART OF FOUNTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL GREASE,FOOD BUILD UP, AND SPILLS ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP, SERVICE LINE, REAR DISHWASHING, STORAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THRUGH OUT. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT, CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FILTERS, ABOVE GRILLS,AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIES FROM ALL CEMENT PLATFORMS THROUGH OUT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK AND NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONNECT ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(CUPS, LIDS) OFF FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL SOILED AND STANDING WATER IN BUCKETS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jun 20, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR EXPOSED SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. PAPER TOWELS NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL EXPOSED SINKS AND REPAIR/REPLACE ALL INOPERABLE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSERS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS(FRUIT FLIES)ON WALL AND FLYING IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS(FRUIT FLIES)FLYING IN CORNER NEAR REAR DOOR AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISH WASHING AREA, OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR SODA DISPENSER, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND OIL TANKS, 2 LARGE FLIES ON PREP TABLE AND PLASTIC WRAP DISPENSER IN SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED FILTER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COMPANY COME IN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE FILTER, AND FOUNTAIN HEADS(INTERIOR).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLE, AND LOWER PART OF FOUNTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL GREASE,FOOD BUILD UP, AND SPILLS ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP, SERVICE LINE, REAR DISHWASHING, STORAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THRUGH OUT. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT, CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FILTERS, ABOVE GRILLS,AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIES FROM ALL CEMENT PLATFORMS THROUGH OUT. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK AND NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. CONNECT ICE MACHINE WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN. UNCLOG FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES(CUPS, LIDS) OFF FLOOR IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL SOILED AND STANDING WATER IN BUCKETS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jun 7, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED FILTER DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COMPANY COME IN AND MAINTAIN SODA MACHINE FILTER, AND FOUNTAIN HEADS(INTERIOR).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN DOOR TO SMALL REACH IN COOLER NEAR DEEP FRYER IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGH OUT, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, AND GRILLS(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP), AND COFFEE STATION ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND COFFEE STATION IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NOZZLE, AND LOWER PART OF FOUNTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL GREASE,FOOD BUILD UP, AND SPILLS ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP, SERVICE LINE,REAR DISHWASHING, STORAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THRUGH OUT. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT, CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FILTERS, ABOVE GRILLS,AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIES FROM ALL CEMENT PLATFORMS THROUGH OUT.
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May 19, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN DOOR TO SMALL REACH IN COOLER NEAR DEEP FRYER IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS, THROUGH OUT, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND GRILLS(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP), AND COFFEE STATION ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE AREA, AND COFFEE STATION IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL GREASE, FOOD BUILD UP, AND SPILLS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP, SERVICE LINE,R EAR DISHWASHING, STORAGE AND DRIVE THRU AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGH OUT. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT, CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL CEMENT PLATFORMS THROUGH OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER TANK FOR DISPENSER POP PROFUSELY LEAKING ON TO THE FLOOR IN REAR,MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN REAR USED FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED IN AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SMALL ICE SCOOP IN FRONT BEING KEPT INSIDE ICE BIN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 11, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN REAR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, PINKISH/BROWNISH SLIMY RESIDUE FOUND ON THE PANEL AND UPPER ROOF INSIDE THE MACHINE. MUST HAVE ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN DOOR TO SMALL REACH-IN COOLER NEAR DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND GRILLS(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP), CABINET INTERIORS IN FRONT FRENCH FRY STATION(GREASE), AND COFFEE STATION ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND COFFEE STATION IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL GREASE, FOOD BUILD-UP, AND SPILLS ALONG THE BASES THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT MAIN FOOD PREP, SERVICE LINE, REAR DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHEILDS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FILTERS ABIVE GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL CEMENT PLATFORMS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER TANK FOR DISPENSER POP PROFUSELY LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR IN REAR,MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IN REAR USED FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE MUST BE STORED IN AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SMAALL ICE SCOOP IN FRON BEING KEPT INSIDE THE ICE BIN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 24, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING AND LEDGES OF EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND PONDING WATER UNDER/BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE CASHIERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND REMOVE ALL PONDING WATER.
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Oct 20, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO HAND SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AND HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE WORMS AND 15 DRAIN FLIES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION THAT APPEARS TO BE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE AREA LEAKING WATER AND IT IS FALLING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING AND LEDGES OF EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND PONDING WATER UNDER/BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE CASHIERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND REMOVE ALL PONDING WATER.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER TOPS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Dec 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR AND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN POOR REPAIR: EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE BEING CUT ON WITH THE WATER LEVER AT THE BOTTOM OF SINKS DUE TO THE KNOBS BEING BROKEN. ALSO THE REAR EXPOSED SINK HAS A LOOSE PIPE AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THE FRONT STATIONS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS NEED DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT,COFFEE STATION,DRIVE THRU AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS DIRTY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND A LEAK BEHIND THE POP STATION AT THE FRONT DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Feb 4, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SLIDING STORAGE RACKS AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT 3COMP SINK, AND UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 28, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, 1 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM PROVIDING AND ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS. MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR IN POOR REPAIR, SLOW DRAIN AND LEAK AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOP PANEL OF INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANTIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SLIDING STORAGE RACKS AT REAR. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKING AT 3COMP SINK, AND UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER STORAGE RACK AT REAR.
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Jun 15, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.CONTINUE TO CLEAN AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. FROM REPORT 1229487 DATE 6/8/12.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.CONTINUE TO REPLACE WORN GASKET ON DAIRY/SALAD COOLER FROM REPORT 1229487 DATE 6/8/12.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CONTINUE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS LISTED ON REPORT 1229487 DATE 6/8/12.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CONTINUE TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR AREAS LISTED ON REPORT 1229487 DATE 6/8/12.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CONTINUE TO REPLACE ALL ITEMS LISTED ON REPORT 1229487 DATE 6/8/12.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.CONTINUE TO REPAIR FACUET LISTED ON REPORT 1229487 DATE 6/8/12.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CONTINUE TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE AREAS LISTED ON REPORT 1229487 DATE 6/8/12.
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Jun 8, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, 1 INCH GAP NOTED UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM -MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AS WELL AS THE SIDES TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT(i.e. FOOD TRAYS & RACKS) MUST BE STORED ON CLEAN SHELVES INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GASKET ON LOWER DOOR OF 2-DOOR DAIRY/SALAD COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRY STATION, REAR LOWER EXTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN DAIRY/SALAD COOLER, ENTIRE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES WHERE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IS STORED, AND EXTERIOR OF SMOOTHIE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND CEMENT PLATFORMS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS/ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE & CLEAN WALL BEHIND HAMBURGER FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL CEILING TILES AND METAL FRAMES WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS ON PREMISES.
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Dec 22, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2011
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, NEAR POP MACHINE, ETC. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: : The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR LEAK AT SRAYER ON 3 COMP. SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (CURRENTLY WEARING VISORS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT, HAIR NET OR CAP TO EFFECTIVELY CONFINE HAIR.
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May 23, 2011
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER FOUND BACKING UP (SEEPING THROUGH LID) FROM FLOOR DRAIN BY CAPPUCCINO STATION-MUST REPAIR-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030
10
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FAUCET AND SPRAYER IN POOR REPAIR AT 3 COMP. SINK-MUST REPAIRDRAINLINE FOR COFFE MACHINE NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY, MUST BE CONNECTED ACCORDING TO CITY MUNICIPAL CODE.-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38 030
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, NEAR POP MACHINE, ETC. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: : All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (CURRENTLY WEARING VISORS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT, HAIR NET OR CAP TO EFFECTIVELY CONFINE HAIR.
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Mar 30, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, NEAR POP MACHINE, ETC. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT REAR EXPOSED SINK OR ADJUST MIXING VALVE. REPAIR LEAK ON REAR UTILITY SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: : All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: : All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (CURRENTLY WEARING VISORS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT, HAIR NET OR CAP TO EFFECTIVELY CONFINE HAIR.
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Dec 10, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 65.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38005A CITATION ISSUED H70865
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOLDED EGGS 54.5F, 10 DOZEN RAW EGGS 62.6F, AND 5 QUARTS LIQUID EGG 66.5F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70865.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, NEAR POP MACHINE, ETC. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DRIVE-THRU AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT REAR EXPOSED SINK OR ADJUST MIXING VALVE. REPAIR LEAK ON REAR UTILITY SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS (CURRENTLY WEARING VISORS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT, HAIR NET OR CAP TO EFFECTIVELY CONFINE HAIR.
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58
Mar 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 39 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's.

Has Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hale Mcdonald's — Mcdonald's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

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